What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Worker/Work Study position at Black Hawk College?
General Information & Responsibilities
This position is open to non work study and work study eligible students.
The Federal Work Study Program provides jobs for students at Black Hawk College demonstrating financial need. Eligible students typically work between hours per week.
In order to qualify for the Federal Work Study Program, you must:
- Receive Financial Aid
- Be approved for Work Study by Financial Aid and Human Resources
- Current BHC student enrolled in 6 or more credit hours per semester
- Cumulative 2.0 GPA (per the Academic Progress Policy )
BHC students who don't meet the above eligibility requirements, may be eligible for non-Work Study positions. These positions are subject to budget limitations/availability of funds and are not always available.
Description of Duties
The Kitchen is a food pantry that exists to feed BHC East Campus students in need – stocked consistently with nonperishable food and occasionally some toiletries. It is located on the East Campus in Building 1. In a partnership with River Bend Foodbank students can also receive perishable food, including fresh produce and frozen meat, twice a month. This work study position works in partnership with the BHE Police Department and the Counseling Department.
Duties and Responsibilities Include:
- Helping unload truck from River Bend Food Bank delivery
- Stocking food pantry
- Keeping inventory of needed/wanted items
- Working with the pantry captain to order from River Bend
- Checking in students/employees utilizing the food pantry
- Ensuring new visitors complete a registration sheet
- Organizing the The Kitchen as needed following pantry dates
- Holding open pantry hours to allow for better access of non-perishable goods
- Assisting with any drives that are planned
- Ensuring that marketing is placed in appropriate places on campus and keeping related marketing up to date
- Other assigned duties
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
Education & Experience
All majors welcome to apply.
- Current BHC student
- Customer Service/Ability to work with the public
Other skills/experience may be requested or specified by the department and/or hiring manager at BHC.
Must be able to:
- Maintain confidentiality
- Be sensitive to needs of those utilizing the pantry
- Be organized
- Be a self-started
- Able to work with limited supervision
- Ability to work a flexible schedule desired
Supplemental Information
Work study and non work study positions pay IL minimum wage of $15.00. Student must maintain eligibility for the Federal Work Study program to hold job.
Black Hawk College does not sponsor employment visas.
Black Hawk College is an AA/EEO employer.
Salary : $15